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Shirley Bown Springfield
Shirley Ann (Hannel) Bown of Springfield, IL entered Heaven on Saturday January 25, 2020 at the Villas East in Sherman while in the company of her family.
Shirley was born in Summer Hill, IL on May 27, 1942 the daughter of Myrl and Cassie (Holcomb) Hannel.
Shirley was preceded in death by Robert Alan Bown (husband), Myrl Hannel (father), Cassie (Holcomb) Hannel (mother), and a great nephew Brener Hannel.
She is survived by her son Ronald A. Bown (wife, Carol Bown),...
Shirley Ann (Hannel) Bown of Springfield, IL entered Heaven on Saturday January 25, 2020 at the Villas East in Sherman while in the company of her family.
Shirley was born in Summer Hill,...
Ruth Dobbe Pleasant Plains
Ruth Hermina (Jurgens) Dobbe, age 93 and formerly of Pleasant Plains, IL. passed to paradise at her home in Concordia Village on Friday, January 24th, 2020. Ruth was born in Newmansville, IL. on April 7, 1926 to John Herman Jurgens and Eula Bell Stiltz Jurgens.
As a 1944 graduate of Virginia High School, Ruth completed a summer course at Western Illinois Teachers College and passed the required Illinois State Teacher’s Exam. In the fall of 1944, at the age of 18, Ruth...
Ruth Hermina (Jurgens) Dobbe, age 93 and formerly of Pleasant Plains, IL. passed to paradise at her home in Concordia Village on Friday, January 24th, 2020. Ruth was born in Newmansville,...
Van Prater Rochester
Van Allen Prater, 61, of Rochester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home.
Van was born on June 1, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Tom and Barb (Beaty) Prater.
He was an EMT/Paramedic for 30+ years. In his later years he found happiness driving a semi for Herrin/Berry Fertilizer and enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was a loving son, father and grandfather.
Van was preceded in death by his father, and one brother; Kent Prater.
He is...
Van Allen Prater, 61, of Rochester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home.
Van was born on June 1, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Tom and Barb (Beaty)...
Gary Lynn Oakford
Gary Blain Lynn, 61, of Oakford IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 26, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
Gary was born on April 15, 1958 the son of Harold and Norma (Cohenour) Lynn in Pekin IL.
Gary served in the United States Army from 1978 to 1982. He became a Registered Nurse in 1994 after receiving his Associates Degree in Nursing from Lincoln Land Community College.
He was preceded in death by his father Harold...
Gary Blain Lynn, 61, of Oakford IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 26, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
Gary was born on April 15, 1958 the son of Harold...
Sherry Miller Rochester
Sherry G. Miller, 70, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida.
Sherry was born on January 7, 1950, in Springfield, the daughter of Francis and Lottie (Raymond) Correll. She married Marvin Miller on November 10, 1973 and he survives.
Sherry worked for Charles C. Thomas Publishing Company for 42 years, volunteered at the ANSAR Shriner’s Circus, loved animals, and was nicknamed “Sweet Pea” by her family and friends.
She is preceded in...
Sherry G. Miller, 70, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida.
Sherry was born on January 7, 1950, in Springfield, the daughter of Francis and Lottie (Raymond)...
Pierre Savoie Springfield
Pierre Roger Savoie, 56, of Springfield IL, passed away on Saturday January 18th, 2020.
Pierre was born in Kankakee IL, on January 28, 1963 the son of Norman R. and Lois M. (Rantz) Savoie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Lois; and a brother, Leon Savoie.
Pierre is survived by brother, Andy Savoie (wife, Dru Sefton) of Washington D.C.; brother, Maury Savoie of Bradley, IL; brother, Marty Savoie of Chicago, ILL; and brother, Charley Savoie of Bradley, IL. He is also...
Pierre Roger Savoie, 56, of Springfield IL, passed away on Saturday January 18th, 2020.
Pierre was born in Kankakee IL, on January 28, 1963 the son of Norman R. and Lois M. (Rantz) Savoie.
He...
Reba Kozelka Springfield
Reba A. Kozelka, 83, of Springfield, met Our Savior Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.
Reba was born on March 30, 1936 in Loami, the daughter of Virgil and Gladys (Tibby) Stanton. She married David Kozelka on June 9, 1956 in Loami.
Reba was a member of Lakeside Christian Church. She volunteered at the church as well as Lake Springfield Christian Assembly and Lewis Memorial Christian Village.
Reba is preceded in death by her parents; and nephew, Jefferson...
Reba A. Kozelka, 83, of Springfield, met Our Savior Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.
Reba was born on March 30, 1936 in Loami, the daughter of Virgil and Gladys...
George Ginder Chicago
George D. Ginder, 75, of New City, died on January 22, 2020 at University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago, IL.
George was born on November 26, 1944 in Springfield, IL. to Mary Ruth (Matthew) and Lloyd David Ginder. He married Cheryl Elizabeth Koerper on July 17, 1966 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mendota, IL. and she survives. George was preceded in death by his parents.
George Graduated from Glenwood High School in Chatham in 1962. He earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois...
George D. Ginder, 75, of New City, died on January 22, 2020 at University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago, IL.
George was born on November 26, 1944 in Springfield, IL. to Mary Ruth (Matthew) and...
Walter Spencer Springfield
Walter E. Spencer, 92, of Springfield IL, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2020 in the company of his family.
Visitation will be held on Friday January 24, 2020 at 530 North 5th St. Springfield IL, 62702 Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
A small family prayer service will be held on Saturday January 25 at the funeral home at 9:30am. Burial will follow at Fernwood Cemetery in Roodhouse IL.
Walter E. Spencer, 92, of Springfield IL, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2020 in the company of his family.
Visitation will be held on Friday January 24, 2020 at 530 North 5th St....
Harold Pyle Springfield
Harold E. Pyle, 87, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away at 5:45pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Regency Care in Springfield.
He was born on April 9, 1932, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the son of Raymond and Margaret Dice Pyle. He married Erlene Roberts on June 15, 1957, in Springfield. She passed on March 21, 2006.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers; Kenneth and Charles Pyle.
Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the...
Harold E. Pyle, 87, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away at 5:45pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Regency Care in Springfield.
He was born on April 9, 1932, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the...
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